Notes and Queries, Vol. V, Number 118, January 31, 1852: A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. — John Shaqi
Notes and Queries, Vol. V, Number 118, January 31, 1852: A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.Various
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Notes and Queries, Vol. V, Number 118, January 31, 1852: A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.
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Questions and answers -- Periodicals
This is hardly language which could be used with reference to papers
lodged in the custody of the Society: it would seem as if Jones, in 1709
or 1710, became the owner or borrower of papers, till then in private
hands exclusively. Can any evidence be brought forward as to the manner
in which Jones and the Royal Society, or either, obtained these papers?
I believe the Royal Society itself can give no information.
A. DE MORGAN.
Minor Queries.
_Madrigal, Meaning of._--What is the derivation of the word _madrigal_?
NEMO.
"_Experto crede Roberto._"--Can any of your correspondents inform me
what is the origin of the expression so frequently quoted, "Experto
crede Roberto?"
W. L.
_Chronological Institute._--I understand a Chronological Institute has
been formed in London. Can you inform me where a prospectus can be
obtained?
F. B. RELTON.
_Buzz._--What is the derivation of the word _buzz_, _i.e._ empty the
bottle; and how came it to have that extraordinary meaning?
W.
_The Old Scots March._--Can any of your correspondents throw light on
the _measure_ of the "Old Scots March," which appears to have been beat
with triumphant success as to many of the onslaughts, infalls, and other
martial progresses of Gustavus's valiant brigades?
Grose has given what he styles "The English March," as ordered to be
beat by Prince Henry. And as a pendant, the recovery of "The Scots
March" would be very desirable.
J. M.
_Hans Holbein._--Is the place of this eminent artist's sepulture now
known? His death (by the plague) in 1554 was probably a release from
neglect and poverty. When he was compelled to give up his painting-rooms
at the palace, after Henry's decease, he is conjectured to have resided
in Bishopsgate street.
EDWARD F. RIMBAULT.
_Ivory Medallion of Lord Byron._--In the catalogue which Mr. Cole, of
Scarborough, printed in 1829, of books in his private collection, he
mentions a copy of Lord Byron's _Marino Faliero_, 1821, bound in a
unique style, and having, inserted in a recess, on the front cover, a
finely finished head of the noble poet, on ivory, in high relief, of
beautiful Italian carving. Can any of your correspondents tell me who is
now the possessor of this work of art?
W. S. G.
Newcastle-on-Tyne.
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